Man shot in Derry Londonderry paramilitary style attack

By Adam Evans

A man's been shot in the arms, legs and hand and attacked with iron bars in Derry Londonderry.

It happened around 9.10pm last night in the Rinmore Drive area of the city and the PSNI's treating it as a paramilitary style attack.

The man, 30s is being treated in hospital for potentially life changing injuries.

Police have described it as "vicious and barbaric" and say things were thrown at the officers responding to the shooting.

Detective Chief Inspector McCubbin said: "Shortly before 9:10pm, it was reported that a man in his 30’s was shot a number of times at a house in the area. The man received gunshot wounds to his arms, legs and to one of his hands. It is also believed the man was attacked with iron bars during the incident with injuries to his legs and arms.

"The man has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries that are potentially life changing.

"Enquiries are continuing but police are treating this as a paramilitary style attack.

"This vicious and barbaric incident has left a man with potentially life changing injuries and the recklessness shown by those involved in carrying out this attack in a build-up residential area should be condemned.

"There can be no justification for this type of attack and needs to stop. The local community should be outraged this shooting incident took place in their area.

"Officers who attended the incident to keep the local community safe came under attack from missiles at the scene. Police will continue to serve their local communities and everyone must work together to bring those to justice for this offence.

"We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives in Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 1290 16/11/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."